Songs of Celan

Songs of Celan, by Ed McCullough, includes four-pieces created in memory of renowned poet Paul Celan.

“I discovered the poetry of Paul Celan in 1989, in a book of his work titled Last Poems, written late in his life. Their impact on me was immediate, palpable, and life changing.” ~Ed McCullough

The stainless steel series is displayed in the Atrium area on KCC’s Riverfront campus. It was installed April 29,2015.

About the sculptor

McCullough served in the U.S. Navy and has bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Illinois State University. He has taught at Columbia College Chicago and KCC, and operates a professional studio at his home in Cissna Park.

“I’ve taught at many places, I love to teach,” said McCullough. “Seeing students awaken to an idea, and then bring it into reality simply stops the clock with joy.”